Childminder in West Sussex

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

There are weaknesses in some aspects of organisation and management of the provision, which have resulted in breaches of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. However, to date, these have not the impacted on children's safety and well-being.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and show that they feel safe and secure with the childminder and her assistants. They approach them for cuddles and reassurance when necessary. Children confidently choose what and where to play. For instance, they know where to find their favourite toys. Children are independent and are learning to play cooperatively with each other. They generally behave well.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are kind and helpful. For instance, they enjoy helping to clean the table after snack time and helping to tidy away toys. Children listen to instructions and generally respond positively. For example, they sit down when asked during story time. Children are interested in the different activities and resources the childminder provides to support their learning. Children demonstrate that they enjoy decorating tree outlines with dough and role playing at being hairdressers. They are motivated and excited to join in and generally show positive attitudes to their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are developing a range of skills as they play. These skills will support them to move on to the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not made sure that she has kept Ofsted informed of changes relating to her setting. She did not notify Ofsted of changes about people connected with her registration, which are required within 14 days. To date, however, this has not compromised children's safety, as the childminder does not leave her assistants alone with children. n The childminder does not accurately record children's arrival times, which is a statutory requirement. This does not support the childminder to monitor children's attendance to be able to identify any potential concerns at the earliest opportunity. However, the impact is minimal, as she knows the children who attend and their approximate time of attendance each day. n The childminder understands how to promote children's health. She supplies nutritious food for children, for example, and encourages good oral health. However, she does not consistently teach children to follow routines that are

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need to do better?

effective. For instance, during inspection, children were observed to share spoons. This does not fully promote children's good health and understanding of good hygiene.

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need to do better?

19 December 2022 n The childminder and her assistants are positive role models for children. Children learn about good manners, for example. The childminder and her assistants model words for children to use, such as to ask for turns with using resources. Children are slowly developing the skills to behave well and to understand that their behaviour can impact others. n The childminder and her assistants know the children they care for well. They can identify where children need support in their learning. However, the curriculum and implementation of some routines and activities does not consistently meet children's individual learning needs. For example, during story time, when older children try and listen, younger children are distracting for both the assistants and other children. At times, younger children are not fully included. The quality of teaching is not consistently good for all children.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from interactions with the childminder and her assistants, which support and encourage them to be confident communicators. Children learn new words as they play. They enjoy retelling stories and talking about what they know. Children receive warm praise, which supports their emotional well-being and self-esteem. n The childminder encourages her assistants to learn new skills and develop their knowledge further. For instance, they all access a variety of online training courses. The childminder and her assistants work together as an effective team. This helps with the smooth daily running of the setting. n Parents report favourably about the childminder and her assistants. They comment about feeling informed and involved in their children's time at the setting. Parents enjoy the effective communication from the childminder and her assistants. They say that they feel their children are safe in the care of the

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants understand their role to keep children safe and always promote their well-being. They know what the indicators of possible abuse are. The childminder and her assistants understand the procedures to follow with any concerns they may have about children's welfare. They know what to do if there was an allegation made against them. The childminder ensures that the premises are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised and unwanted visitors cannot gain entry.

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Due date

19 December 2022 ensure Ofsted has the information needed to complete the required suitability checks for all persons aged 16 and over who live or work on the premises 19/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that accurate records of attendance are maintained for all children 19/01/2023

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Due date

provide consistent support to help children understand good health and hygiene practices. 19/01/2023

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should:

n strengthen the planning of educational programmes to provide challenging and enjoyable experiences that reflect the interests and learning needs of each child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2593437 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10262968 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The childminder works with two assistants. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of the suitability of her assistants and household members. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the

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Inspection activities

impact this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

19 December 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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